U.N. official describes stories of Afghans expelled from Iran
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Following the Israel-Iran conflict, Tehran has expelled more than half a million Afghans, according to the United Nations. Becky Anderson talks to UNHCR Representative in Afghanistan Arafat Jamal, who says many of those expelled from Iran are returning to a country they barely know.
Breakdown
- Many Afghans expelled from Iran are returning to a country they barely know, often after years or a lifetime abroad. 9s
- Returnees often arrive in Afghanistan stripped of their savings and face an uncertain future. 38s
- Over 1.6 million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan, with more than 80 percent coming from Iran. 2m 39s
- Afghanistan is facing a demographic shock as it absorbs returnees amid poverty, drought, and human rights concerns. 2m 57s
- The UNHCR calls for countries to treat Afghans with dignity and to avoid involuntary returns, urging dialogue and cooperation. 4m 55s